St. Paul Minnesota (September 9, 2008)⎯Go East announces the addition of Susan Pagani to its creative department. In her role as Writer, Susan will write content that engages diverse audiences and develop communication solutions for our clients.

Susan has 14 years experience in marketing, advertising and journalism related editing and writing. Most recently, she was food editor and staff writer at the San Antonio Current, an alt-weekly in Texas, and wrote about everything from familial fig trees and DIY fortune cookies to the Texas legislature and public housing. In previous incarnations, she worked on copy that extolled cowboy art, chronicled the workaday life of library scientists, and evangelized everything from Minute Maid juice to digital storage devices and Fannie Mae. Susan holds a BA in Creative Writing from the University of California - Santa Cruz. 

Go East is a design and interactive media firm that turns business ideas into successful marketplace results. Its clients include GE, Target, Smead, United Hospital, Travelers and 3M brands including Post-it®, Thinsulate™ and Scotch-Brite®. For more information about Go East, visit them online at www.goeastdesign.com.

St. Paul, Minnesota (April 4, 2008) – Go East announces the addition of Ian Davis to its creative department. In his role as Interactive Developer, Ian will create website architectures, dynamic web pages and other interactive projects.

Ian has a broad range of interactive experience. He previously worked at AG Interactive, focusing on handset applications, Game Crazy and Digital Garage. Ian holds a BFA degree with a concentration in graphic design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Go East is a design and interactive media firm that turns business ideas into successful marketplace results. Its clients include GE, Target, Macy’s, Smead, United Hospital, Travelers and 3M brands including Post-it®, Thinsulate™ and Scotch-Brite®. For more information about Go East, visit them online at www.goeastdesign.com.

St. Paul, Minnesota (March 28, 2008) – On March 6, 2008, Go East was presented with the “Celebrate Business Success” award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes business leadership and best practices that enhance the economic vitality of the Saint Paul/East Metro area.

2008 marks Go East’s 20th year in business. Ric Pace and Tim Deis acquired Century Graphics in 1988 and began the business as a three-person studio. In 2001 the company moved into its current location and the company rebranded as Go East.

In 2002 Go East was repositioned as a brand building firm. The company’s service offerings expanded from designing and producing packaging, literature and other marketing materials to include branding, identity and interactive.

Over the past four years the company has developed a portfolio of multiple accounts for which it has created brand identities and image systems, interactive videos and websites, and consumer goods packaging and merchandising. Go East provides smart, simple visual solutions that meet the client’s needs in every facet of marketing. For more information about Go East, visit them online at www.goeastdesign.com.

St. Paul, Minnesota (December 28, 2007) – Go East announces the addition of Chris Rupp to its creative department. In his role as Graphic Designer, Chris will work with the creative team to develop design concepts for brands in both print and interactive formats.

Chris brings a wide variety of experience to Go East, including freelance identity and website design work. Additionally, Chris served as Director of Marketing for AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services in Tucson, Arizona. He has worked with clients such as Dannon, F5 and the San Diego Golf Academy. Chris graduated from Tucson’s Art Center Design College with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design.

Go East is a design and interactive media firm that turns business ideas into successful marketplace results. Its clients include GE, Target, Macy’s, Smead, United Hospital, Travelers and 3M brands including Post-it®, Thinsulate™ and Scotch-Brite®. For more information about Go East, visit them online at www.goeastdesign.com.

St. Paul, Minnesota (November 16, 2007) – Go East announces the promotion of Nicole Koudelka to the position of Production Manager. Nicole came to Go East in 2004 from Richard Scales Advertising. In her previous role as Senior Production Designer, Nicole was responsible for the implementation of approved designs relating to client specifications. As Production Manager, Nicole will be responsible for managing a project from conception to completion in order to ensure client satisfaction at the project level. She will also be focusing on the production needs of projects, directing the workflow and completion of projects and managing the overall quality of production at Go East.

Go East is a design and interactive media firm that turns business ideas into successful marketplace results. Its clients include GE, Target, Macy’s, Smead, United Hospital, Travelers and 3M brands including Post-it®, Thinsulate™ and Scotch-Brite®. For more information about Go East, visit them online at www.goeastdesign.com.

St. Paul, Minnesota (November 16, 2007) – Go East announces the promotion of Kirsi Dahl to the position of Account Supervisor. Kirsi came to Go East from 3M Healthcare in 1999 and has since managed multiple 3M accounts including 3M ESPE, 3M Commercial Graphics, 3M Office Supplies Division and 3M Home Care. In her new role as Account Supervisor, Kirsi will be responsible for the overall management and strategy of multiple brands, including Scotch-Brite®, O-Cel-O™ and Thinsulate™. She will also lead brand stewardship and equity development, establish and maintain senior-level client relationships and lead the strategic development of marketing and communications plans to grow the clients’ business.

Go East is a design and interactive media firm that turns business ideas into successful marketplace results. Its clients include GE, Target, Macy’s, Smead, United Hospital, Travelers and 3M brands including Post-it®, Thinsulate™ and Scotch-Brite®. For more information about Go East, visit them online at www.goeastdesign.com.